Posted by George Rivers on August 08, 2002 at 18:05:23:
In Reply to: Epoxy and sunlight posted by Darrell on August 08, 2002 at 10:55:32:
If your project is not in direct sunlight, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Direct UV exposure should be avoided. If morning or evening sun is casting direct rays onto your project, even if for only a few minutes a day, you should cover the exposed parts with reflective material. With regard to the joints, I would have to believe it would take a LOT of exposure to break the bond.
: I know that sunlight will cause problems with epoxy. I am in the hull construction phase now. My Glen-L 19 is being constructed in a garage and has never seen the direct sunlight. I am concerned about the amount of time I have before I need to worry about sunlight effecting the epoxy glue joints. The frame has been under construction now for a couple of years (had to take time off to move). How long do I have before I need to get the frame vanished with UV protection?